TOP OF THE SYSTEM
A look at how the current top 20 prospects did today. Note that this list doesn’t include players currently in the majors. Rankings are from the mid-season update.
1. Gerrit Cole, RHP, Altoona (2-3, 4.71) – 5.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
2. Jameson Taillon, RHP, Bradenton (5-7, 4.27) – 5.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
3. Starling Marte, CF, Indianapolis (.281) – 1-for-4, 2B
4. Alen Hanson, SS, West Virginia (.323) – 0-for-4
5. Josh Bell, RF, West Virginia (.274) – Low-A DL
6. Luis Heredia, RHP, State College (1-1, 1.86) – DNP
7. Rudy Owens, LHP, Indianapolis (8-4, 3.07) – DNP
8. Jeff Locke, LHP, Indianapolis (7-5, 3.07) – DNP
9. Robbie Grossman, CF, Altoona (.261) – 3-for-3, BB
10. Gregory Polanco, CF, West Virginia (.318) – 1-for-3, SB
11. Kyle McPherson, RHP, Altoona (2-4, 4.54) – DNP
12. Nick Kingham, RHP, West Virginia (2-7, 5.63) – DNP
13. Justin Wilson, LHP, Indianapolis (7-4, 4.25) – DNP
14. Tony Sanchez, C, Indianapolis (.236) – DNP
15. Bryan Morris, RHP, Indianapolis (1-2, 2.57) – DNP
16. Mel Rojas, CF, Bradenton (.251) – 0-for-4
17. Wyatt Mathisen, C, GCL Pirates (.299) – 0-for-2
18. Barrett Barnes, CF, State College (.292) – 0-for-2, 2 BB, SB
19. Alex Dickerson, 1B, Bradenton (.286) – 0-for-3, BB
20. Colton Cain, LHP, Bradenton (3-5, 4.22) – DNP
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DAILY SUMMARY
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, LF (.260) – 2-for-3, 3B, HR, BB
Home Runs: Dan Grovatt (5)
AAA: INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
Result: Toledo 3, Indianapolis 2
Starting Pitcher: Rick VandenHurk, RHP (9-2, 3.47) – 7.0 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Jeff Clement, DH (.308) – 2-for-4, 2B
Other Notable Performers
Jose Tabata, CF (.255) – 2-for-5, 2B
Starling Marte, LF (.281) – 1-for-4, 2B
Game Notes: Nancy Zinni’s game recap.
AA: ALTOONA CURVE
Result: Erie 3, Altoona 0
Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole, RHP (2-3, 4.71) – 5.1 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Robbie Grossman, CF (.261) – 3-for-3, BB
Other Notable Performers
Stefan Welch, 3B (.333) – 2-for-3
Game Notes: Gerrit Cole has now made five starts for Altoona. In those starts he has a 4.71 ERA in 21 innings, with a 21:5 K/BB ratio. Cole also got off to a slow start in Bradenton, before going on a nice run from the end of April to his mid-June promotion. Robbie Grossman now has five multi-hit games in his last eight games. In the month of July he is hitting for a .345/.486/.448 line in 58 at-bats. Altoona had the second game of a double-header postponed.
A+: BRADENTON MARAUDERS
Result: Bradenton 3, Tampa 2
Starting Pitcher: Casey Sadler, RHP (2-4, 3.13) – 6.2 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Grovatt, LF (.260) – 2-for-3, 3B, HR, BB
Other Notable Performers
Gift Ngoepe, SS (.257) – 1-for-1, 3 BB, 3 SB
Game Notes: So far as a starter this year, Casey Sadler has a 3.02 ERA in 47.2 innings, with a 36:9 K/BB ratio. In his last two starts he has given up five earned runs in 13.2 innings, with a 15:1 K/BB ratio. Dan Grovatt hit his fifth homer of the year. He’s got a .318/.384/.500 line in 66 at-bats in the month of July. Gift Ngoepe stole three bases and was caught stealing once. He’s 21-for-33 on the season.
A: WEST VIRGINIA POWER
Result: Delmarva 3, West Virginia 2
Starting Pitcher: Zack Dodson, LHP (4-6, 5.36) – 5.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, 2 HR
Top Hitter: Dan Gamache, 2B (.266) – 2-for-3, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers
Gregory Polanco, CF (.318) – 1-for-3, SB
Jose Osuna, 1B (.273) – 2-for-3
Game Notes: In his last three starts, Dodson has given up four earned runs in 18 innings, with a 14:3 K/BB ratio. He’s been hurt by the long ball this season, giving up 11 on the year, including six in his last seven starts. Dan Gamache hit two doubles, and now has 24 on the year. Gregory Polanco stole his 35th base of the year.
A-: STATE COLLEGE SPIKES
The Spikes were postponed.
RK: GCL PIRATES
Result: Pirates 6, Yankees 2
Starting Pitcher: Andy Otamendi, LHP (3.57) – 3.2 IP, 0 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Harold Ramirez, DH (.326) – 2-for-4, 2 2B
Other Notable Performers
Stetson Allie, 1B (.198) – 2-for-3, 2B, BB
Game Notes: 2012 8th round pick Kevin Ross made his debut, going 0-for-3 with a walk. Ross started at shortstop. Harold Ramirez hit his first doubles, and his first extra base hits. He’s got a .326/.370/.372 line on the year so far in 43 at-bats. Jo-Jo Reyes and Aaron Pribanic both made rehab appearances out of the bullpen.
DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE
For a primer on the 2012 DSL Pirates, along with information on the players to watch, check out the 2012 DSL Preview.
RK: DSL PIRATES1
Result: Rangers 5, Pirates 4
Starting Pitcher: Jose Regalado, RHP (3.57) – 4.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Danny Arribas, 1B (.266) – 2-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI
RK: DSL PIRATES2
Result: Phillies 3, Pirates 1
Starting Pitcher: Francis Rodriguez, RHP (0-2, 2.70) – 4.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 0 HR
Top Hitter: Yomifer Polanco, RF (.211) – 2-for-4, 2B
